Black and white aerial view of a massive crowd at an outdoor concert venue at night.

THE FESTIVAL NARRATIVE

Paaspop 2026

For this edition, Paaspop gave me a blank canvas. No strict briefing, but total freedom to capture the festival through my own lens. I consciously skipped the main stages & the typical shots you see of the line-up, to focus on everything that was happening around it. I looked for  atmosphere, the soul and the people that make Paaspop, Paaspop. The result is three different series: from the camping wake-up, to 'The People of Paaspop', and to the overall energy on the fields. This is Paaspop as I saw it.

Black and white photo of two women cuddling together under blankets inside a cozy camping tent.
Black and white photo of a person walking on grass wearing Nike shoes, white socks, and shorts.

 

THE WAKE-UP

 

PART I

Black and white aerial view of multiple camping tents packed closely together at an outdoor festival campsite.
Young woman laughing joyfully while sitting in a green tent at a campsite, wrapped in a sleeping bag.
Black and white photo of a woman with long blonde hair drinking from a cup outside a camping tent.
Two women walking toward a Welcome to Paradise City festival sign on a wooden boardwalk at dusk.
Person in swimwear opening the glass door of a wooden barrel sauna cabin.
Person cooking fried eggs in a pan on a portable camping stove outdoors, black and white photography.
Black and white photo of a woman applying lipstick, reflected in a broken mirror outdoors.
Black and white photo of a lively outdoor brass band performance with musicians playing trombones and saxophones.
Woman in blue robe holding beige and pink striped bags, wearing white socks with black sandals on wooden walkway.
Black and white portrait of a young man with blonde hair wearing a dark jacket, arms crossed, with blurred bokeh background.

 

THE LOOKS

 

PART II

People of Paaspop

Black and white urban street photo with blurred man in cap, city building and woman visible in background.
Black and white photo of a smiling man in a ribbed polo sweater and jeans, posing casually outdoors.
Black and white photo of a stylish man in glasses, beanie, and white outfit with scarf, standing outdoors at a busy event.
Black and white portrait of a young woman with wavy hair wearing a fitted top, looking away softly.
Young woman with blonde hair wearing a red Supreme cap and gray zip-up jacket, arms crossed outdoors.
Smiling woman wearing a burgundy flat cap, red beaded necklace, and blue sweater outdoors at a festive venue.
Woman in camo cargo pants, beige jacket, and cap poses at outdoor festival with crowd and rides behind her.
Black and white aerial view of a massive outdoor concert crowd at night with bright stage lights illuminating the scene.
Group of young people socializing on a bench outdoors at golden sunset hour near an industrial structure.

 

THE VIBE

 

PART III

 

 

Black and white photo of joyful crowd dancing and celebrating at a lively party or concert event.
Black and white photo of a woman dancing outdoors, wearing lace top and jeans, hair flowing in the wind.
Vibrant concert stage with red neon lights and motion blur effect, packed audience in foreground at live music event.